| Amarillo Slim Preston | |
|---|---|
 Amarillo Slim at the 1972 WSOP | |
| Nickname(s) | Amarillo Slim |
| Residence | Amarillo, Texas |
| Born | Thomas Austin Preston Jr. December 31, 1928 Johnson, Arkansas |
| Died | April 29, 2012 (aged 83) Amarillo, Texas |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 11 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 1972 |
Thomas Austin Preston Jr. (December 31, 1928 – April 29, 2012), known as Amarillo Slim, was an American professional gambler known for his poker skills and proposition bets. He won the 1972 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1992.[1]
- ^ "Poker Hall of Fame". PokerPages.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009.